223 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

223 Lenox Road is a 6-story, 71-unit New Law tenement building located in East Flatbush, built in 1929 and currently owned by Marc Goldstein. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems throughout 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints logged, particularly between January and April 2025, when no heat or hot water was reported in the entire building. Most recently, in May 2025, asbestos violations were observed by the Department of Health, resulting in a Health Commissioner's Order to address the condition.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including multiple HPD complaints in late 2024 regarding doors, windows, flooring, stairs, mold, and pests, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for proper evaluation. Additional historical context includes multiple housing maintenance code violations, with specific issues documented in apartment D6 regarding defective plastered surfaces and painting requirements in late 2024, and past concerns about exterior facade maintenance and lintel conditions noted in 2018. Safety systems have required attention, including smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector violations in apartment D1 recorded in 2024.

The building's elevator system has also presented issues, with a 2020 complaint about a non-functioning device and safety concerns, resulting in an ECB violation requiring repairs. While the property has shown some recurring pest control issues in the past, most recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate zero active infestations. The building's rodent inspections from 2022 passed, with the only previous rat activity noted in 2016.